1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1987 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Continental is newer by 8 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 245 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, 1987 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 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 | 1987 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
