1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1972 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1972 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. 1972 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1972 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
| Model | 90 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2330 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3230 mm |
