2008 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 1358 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT (495 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Mark LT | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Mark LT | 1900 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2510 mm |
