1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 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 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1050 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 1996 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1959 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1959 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2800 mm |
