1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1982 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1982 Ford Taunus is newer by 27 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Taunus (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Taunus weights approximately 496 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, 1982 Ford Taunus (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Taunus 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 | 1982 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2580 mm |