1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI is newer by 11 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 1190 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, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1970 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1970 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1981 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
| Model | A 110 | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
