1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 12 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 380 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, 1967 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1967 Ford GT 40 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 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 125 L |
