1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2647 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina. 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, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
Model | Berlina | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |