1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 705 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
| Model | 2600 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |
