1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 19 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 106 | 308 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2560 mm |