1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1985 Ferrari F1 156
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is newer by 26 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 1,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1985 Ferrari F1 156 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 106 | F1 156 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 769 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1090 mm |