1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 22 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP) has 267 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 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 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 106 | 400 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 310 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 392 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 118 L |