1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1961 Ford Prefect is newer by 2 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), 1961 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 248 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, 1961 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Prefect 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 | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 35 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| 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 Weight | 530 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 54 L |
