1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 26 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 415 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra 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 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 60 L |