1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1980 Lincoln Continental is newer by 9 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1220 kg more 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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
| Model | A 110 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2990 mm |
