2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1516 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 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 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Alfa Romeo 156 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 156 Crown Victoria
Year Released 2004 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 4604 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 113 HP 239 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 146 Nm 374 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1340 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.5 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.5 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 72 L


 

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