1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1972 Ford Gran Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 13 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 5,751 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 1212 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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 1972 Ford Gran Torino 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. 1972 Ford Gran Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | Gran Torino |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 87 L |
