1984 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1987 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 770 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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. 1987 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1987 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
| Model | GTV | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2990 mm |
