2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 121 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 812 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, 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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (144 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Town Car | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Town Car | 146 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |
