1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1972 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1972 Lincoln Continental is newer by 15 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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lincoln Continental (217 HP) has 174 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106. 1972 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. 1972 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1972 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
| Model | A 106 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
