1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1993 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 793 kg more than 1993 Alpine A 610. 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpine A 610. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1993 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1993 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
Model | A 610 | Continental |
Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 7544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 2207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |