1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 49 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1964 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1955 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1955 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alpine A 106 | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 2494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 106 L |
