1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 23 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 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 355 kg more 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, 1980 Ford Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort 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 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Escort |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 53 L |