1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 507 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ford Cortina (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina 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 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 844 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 54 L |