1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 16 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 1,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Capri (53 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 425 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, 1973 Ford Capri (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri 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 | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 108 | Capri |
Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2570 mm |