1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (61 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1101 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (89 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
| Model | Alfasud | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
