1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB 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.
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1957 Alpine A 106 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 106 | 365 GTB |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 347 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |