1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 25 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), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1075 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1958 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1958 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2950 mm |
