1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1956 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1957 Alpine A 108 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 108 (49 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Prefect weights approximately 215 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 108.
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, 1956 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 108 | 1956 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 108 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 31 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2220 mm |
