1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1981 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 807 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
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, 1981 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1981 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
| Model | Cuneo | Continental |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2990 mm |
