1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1954 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1958 Alpine A 106 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Anglia weights approximately 190 kg more than 1958 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, 1954 Ford Anglia (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 1954 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 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 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2220 mm |
