1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 995 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica 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 | 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 108 | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 119 L |
