1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1962 Lincoln Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lincoln Continental (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1773 kg more than 1957 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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 573 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106. 1962 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1957 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1957 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
Model | A 106 | Continental |
Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 7043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 2328 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 90 L |