1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1988 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Mustang 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1988 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2560 mm |