1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 17 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (96 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (248 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercury |
| Model | A 106 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
