1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1961 Ferrari 196
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 196 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 196 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 196 (208 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 196 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ferrari 196 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1961 Ferrari 196 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 106 | 196 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2330 mm |