1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1986 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 301 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, 1986 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
Model | A 610 | Continental |
Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |