1991 Alpine V6 vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1991 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1991 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 560 kg more than 1991 Alpine V6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alpine V6. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1991 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1991 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alpine V6 | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
Model | V6 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 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 | 1210 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3080 mm |