1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 25 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 1120 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII 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. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Alpine | Lincoln |
Model | A 106 | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2760 mm |