1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1959 Ford Anglia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Anglia (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 207 kg more than 1955 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Ford Anglia (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alpine A 106 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 31 L |