1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1850 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, 2011 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106. 2011 Ford E-150 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. 2011 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2093 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 125 L |
