1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1992 Alpina B6.
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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpina B6. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1992 Alpina B6 has manual transmission. 1992 Alpina B6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B6 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Alpina | Lincoln |
Model | B6 | Continental |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |