1970 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1970 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
Model | GTA | Continental |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2980 mm |