1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1960 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1960 Ford Anglia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Anglia weights approximately 182 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1960 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 844 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 45 L |