1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1977 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1977 Lincoln Mark VI is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lincoln Mark VI (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lincoln Mark VI should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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, 1977 Lincoln Mark VI (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1977 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1977 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
| Model | A 110 | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 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 Length | 3860 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
