1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 42 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 915 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, 2001 Ford Econovan (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 2001 Ford Econovan 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. 2001 Ford Econovan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 106 | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2210 mm |
