1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 190 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1427 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 108. 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 108. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1957 Alpine A 108 has manual transmission. 1957 Alpine A 108 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 108 | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
| Model | A 108 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3150 mm |
