1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1964 Ford Consul
To start off, 1964 Ford Consul is newer by 6 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Consul weights approximately 227 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, 1964 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Consul 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 | 1964 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Consul |
Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 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 | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 45 L |