2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1977 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lincoln Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lincoln Mark VI would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1977 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Lincoln Mark VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1977 Lincoln Mark VI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lincoln Mark VI. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lincoln Mark VI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 1977 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Alpina | Lincoln |
| Model | B7 | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
