1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 41 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (114 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
