1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 22 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 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 420 kg more than 1993 Alpina B 12.
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, 1993 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (465 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B 12 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Alpina | Lincoln |
| Model | B 12 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 209 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2980 mm |
