2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII

To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (260 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII.

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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII 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. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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