2005 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 572 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo GT | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
Model | GT | Town Car |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1745 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |