1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | 17M |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 55 L |