1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 55 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster 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. 2013 Ford Expedition 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. 2013 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Alpine A 106 | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2332 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 106 L |