1983 Lincoln Continental vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 390 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
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, 1983 Lincoln Continental (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Continental | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Lincoln | Renault |
| Model | Continental | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
