1991 Alpina B vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1991 Alpina B is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpina B (410 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpina B should accelerate faster than 1974 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 464 kg more than 1991 Alpina B.
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, 1991 Alpina B (570 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Alpina B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lincoln Continental. 1974 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1991 Alpina B has manual transmission. 1991 Alpina B will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpina B | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Alpina | Lincoln |
| Model | B | Continental |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 5646 cc | 7541 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3230 mm |
