1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1101 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2007 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
Model | Alfasud | Town Car |
Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |