1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1956 Mercury Montclair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercury Montclair (258 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106.
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. 1956 Mercury Montclair has automatic transmission and 1955 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1955 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Mercury Montclair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alpine A 106 | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercury |
| Model | A 106 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3110 mm |
