1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 22 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 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Escort weights approximately 382 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, 1977 Ford Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Escort 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 | 1977 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Escort |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 53 L |