1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 (152 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 874 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
Model | GTA | Mark 7 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |