1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 65 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 1982 Lincoln Continental (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
Model | Alfa 6 | Continental |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |