1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (153 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1966 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. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1966 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1966 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
Model | A 110 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 153 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2990 mm |