2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 166. (190 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 457 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166, 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 166. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lincoln Town Car | 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Lincoln | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Town Car | 166 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 68.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 72 L |