1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 2011 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2011 Ford Bantam is newer by 53 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Bantam weights approximately 429 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.
Because 1958 Alpine A 106 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Alpine A 106. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Bantam, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Ford Bantam (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Bantam 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 | 2011 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 54 L |
