2002 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 456 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |