1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1983 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 24 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 435 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, 1983 Ford Capri (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri 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 | 1983 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Capri |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 844 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 60 L |