1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1973 Ford Maverick is newer by 14 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Maverick weights approximately 685 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, 1973 Ford Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Maverick 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 | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2800 mm |