1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Mercury Comet is newer by 12 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet 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 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercury |
| Model | A 106 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2800 mm |
