1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 785 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2770 mm |