1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (220 HP) has 177 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 2000 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 | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 357 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 59 L |