2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (248 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1366 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |