1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1962 Lincoln Continental. (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 188 kg more than 2012 Alpina B7.
Because 2012 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lincoln Continental. (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Alpina |
| Model | Continental | B7 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7043 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |
