1962 Alpine A 110 vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1396 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 110. 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. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1962 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1962 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alpine A 110 | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
Model | A 110 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |