1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 2008 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 50 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 3,982 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 1465 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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106. 2008 Ford Territory 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. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 2008 Ford Territory | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Territory |
Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3982 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 76 L |