1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, both 1959 Alpine A 106 and 1959 Ford 12 M were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 12 M.
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 | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1620 mm |
