1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1972 AMC Ambassador
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 13 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 1106 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 AMC Ambassador (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1959 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1959 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1972 AMC Ambassador | |
| Make | Alpine | AMC |
| Model | A 106 | Ambassador |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1636 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3110 mm |
