1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1959 Lincoln Continental

To start off, 1959 Lincoln Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (421 HP) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Lincoln Continental. (349 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1513 kg more than 1956 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. 1959 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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