1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 18 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 624 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII 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 | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
| Model | 1750 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 95 L |
