1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 182 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2686 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
| Model | Giulietta | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2870 mm |
