1998 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 (136 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 467 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 1982 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
| Model | 156 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2386 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
