1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1971 Mercury Montego is newer by 16 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1955 Alpine A 106. 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, 1971 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alpine A 106 | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 106 | Montego |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3010 mm |