1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (130 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (176 Nm). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lincoln Continental | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
Make | Lincoln | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Continental | 90 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7536 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2520 mm |