Lincoln Continental (1982 – 1987) vs Alfa Romeo 6 (1983 – 1986): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 6 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 158 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.5 s against 12.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 169 km/h. The Lincoln Continental uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 11.3 L/100 km. The Alfa Romeo 6 is the lighter car, from 1,470 kg against 1,534 kg. At 5,110 mm, the Lincoln Continental is 350 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 6.
| Specification |
Lincoln
Continental
1982 – 1987
|
Alfa Romeo
6
1983 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Italy |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1987 | 1983 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 114 – 152 hp | 158 hp |
| Torque | 237 – 366 Nm | 218 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.1 – 15.0 s | 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 161 – 169 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 11.8 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,110 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,397 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,598 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,534 – 1,714 kg | 1,470 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.