1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 830 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 Ford Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon 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 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 45 L |