1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (96 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada 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 Ford Granada (284 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Granada 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 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
