2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2003 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2003 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2003 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 304 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 2003 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2003 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2003 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
| Model | GTV | Continental |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
