1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 820 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
| Model | Alfetta | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2990 mm |
