2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (189 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 542 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
Model | 156 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |