1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 29 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa 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.
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1959 Alpine A 106 | 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 106 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2560 mm |