1997 Alpina B 12 vs. 1973 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 544 kg more than 1997 Alpina B 12.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 12. 1973 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1997 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1997 Alpina B 12 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 12 | 1973 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Alpina | Lincoln |
| Model | B 12 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3230 mm |
