1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1969 Mercury Marauder is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Marauder (172 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1959 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:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 106 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 85 L |