1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1172 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
Model | 1750 | Continental |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2980 mm |