1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1980 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1980 Ford Falcon 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Falcon (109 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Falcon 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, 1980 Ford Falcon (228 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1980 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
