1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2002 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2002 Ford Taurus is newer by 43 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 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Taurus weights approximately 947 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Because 1959 Alpine A 106 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Alpine A 106. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 2002 Ford Taurus 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. 2002 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 2002 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | Taurus |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1477 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 68 L |