1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 19 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 502 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, 1974 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri 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 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Capri |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2570 mm |