1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 29 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 3181 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. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 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. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
Model | A 110 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2870 mm |