1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 911 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
| Model | GTV6 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
