2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 233 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2001 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 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |