1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1964 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. 1979 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1964 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1964 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alpine A 110 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
| Model | A 110 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2990 mm |
