1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 18 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1370 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 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 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 106 | 400 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 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 | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 120 L |