1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1964 Ferrari GTO is newer by 5 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 348 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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO 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 | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 106 | GTO |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 301 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 255 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 878 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |