1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 Ferrari 801 F1
To start off, both 1957 Alpine A 106 and 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 (271 HP @ 8400 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 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 | 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 106 | 801 F1 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2290 mm |
