1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1956 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1957 Alpine A 106 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 106 (43 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect.
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, 1956 Ford Prefect (71 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1956 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1956 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 31 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 71 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |