1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1970 Lincoln Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
Model | A 106 | Continental |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 7534 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2980 mm |