1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1988 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 1988 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 29 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine.

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. 1988 Lincoln Town Car 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. 1988 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Alpine A 106 1988 Lincoln Town Car
Make Alpine Lincoln
Model A 106 Town Car
Year Released 1959 1988
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 747 cc 4940 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 148 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 3710 mm 5570 mm
Vehicle Width 1460 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1440 mm


 

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