1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 796 kg more than 1993 Alpine A 610.
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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
| Model | A 610 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 7534 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
