1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1973 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1973 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1973 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 634 kg more than 1997 Alpina B 10.
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, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 10. 1973 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1997 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1997 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 10 | 1973 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Alpina | Lincoln |
Model | B 10 | Continental |
Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 488 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3230 mm |