1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 20 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 945 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, 1979 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada 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 | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Granada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 844 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2800 mm |