1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1957 Alpine A 106 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 106 | 500 Mondial |
Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 158 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |