1978 Alpine A 442 vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alpine A 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alpine A 442 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 442 (484 HP) has 245 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1262 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 442.
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. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1978 Alpine A 442 has manual transmission. 1978 Alpine A 442 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 442 | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
| Model | A 442 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 239 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2002 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3000 mm |
