1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1966 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1966 Ford Mustang 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 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Mustang weights approximately 649 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 Mustang (85 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1966 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1959 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1959 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1966 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 6385 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 102.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 45 L |
