2006 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 400 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo GT | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 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 | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |