1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 650 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6.
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, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alpine V6. 1986 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1987 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1987 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
| Model | V6 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2990 mm |
