1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1244 kg more than 1970 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 (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
Model | 1750 | Continental |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3230 mm |