1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 22 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis 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, 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 | 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercury |
| Model | A 106 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
