1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1952 Ferrari 500 F2
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 F2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 106 | 500 F2 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2170 mm |