1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 17 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (54 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Ford Capri (91 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1974 Ford Capri 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 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 54 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
