1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Cortina (86 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 560 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, 1978 Ford Cortina (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 108. 1978 Ford Cortina 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. 1978 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 108 | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 108 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2580 mm |
