1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1985 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Continental is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 716 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 310.
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, 1985 Lincoln Continental (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 310 | 1985 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
| Model | A 310 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2760 mm |
