1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 7 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 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 365 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M 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 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 68 L |
