1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 285 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina 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 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 555 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 45 L |