1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental 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) has 128 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
| Model | Giulia | Continental |
| Year Released | 1972 | 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 | 81 HP | 209 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2980 mm |
