1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1996 Ferrari F512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 38 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 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F512 M (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F512 M weights approximately 965 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, 1996 Ferrari F512 M (719 Nm) has 674 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F512 M 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 | 1996 Ferrari F512 M | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 106 | F512 M |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 7255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
