2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, both 2005 Ford Crown Victoria and 2005 Alfa Romeo GT were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 400 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Alfa Romeo GT | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Crown Victoria | GT |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 305 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |