1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
Model | Giulietta | Mark 7 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2760 mm |