1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1982 Mercury Cougar is newer by 23 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 785 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, 1982 Mercury Cougar (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercury |
| Model | A 106 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 91 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2690 mm |
