1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1976 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1976 Ford Maverick 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Maverick (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Maverick weights approximately 710 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 Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Maverick 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 Maverick | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2800 mm |
