1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 2008 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (421 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1645 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159.

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. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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