1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 29 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2967 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, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII 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 | 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
Model | GTA | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |