1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 754 kg more than 1965 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1979 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
Model | 2600 | Continental |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2990 mm |