1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1961 Alpine A 108 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alpine A 108 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 170 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108.
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, 1959 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 108 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 54 L |
