1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 38 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio 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. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1957 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1957 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 2935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
