1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1981 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 755 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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, 1981 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1981 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
| Model | 179 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1855 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2990 mm |
