1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1972 Ford LTD
To start off, 1972 Ford LTD is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford LTD (163 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 108. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Ford LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 108. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1957 Alpine A 108 has manual transmission. 1957 Alpine A 108 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 108 | 1972 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 108 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 3927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3090 mm |
