1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 11 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Corsair weights approximately 355 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, 1970 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Corsair 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 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2570 mm |