1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 19 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1957 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1957 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 115 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |