1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1955 Ford Popular
To start off, 1958 Alpine A 106 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1955 Ford Popular | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Popular |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2300 mm |