2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental

To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (260 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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