1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 54 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 2063 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Alpine A 106. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 2013 Ford F-150 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. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Alpine A 106 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 106 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 2593 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 6195 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3988 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 136 L |