1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 1996 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 575 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lincoln Continental | 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Lincoln | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Continental | 146 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |