1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1987 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 130 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, 1997 Alpina B 10 (471 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. 1987 Lincoln Town Car 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. 1987 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 10 | 1987 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Alpina | Lincoln |
Model | B 10 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2990 mm |