1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 20 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 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 320 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, 1978 Ford Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Escort 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 | 1978 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
