1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1967 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1967 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 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 3,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Fairlane (122 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1967 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 3930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 68 L |