1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1580 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
Model | A 110 | Continental |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2980 mm |