2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (260 HP) has 112 more horse power than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 322 Nm | 366 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |