1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 30 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1000 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1961 Alpine A 108 has manual transmission. 1961 Alpine A 108 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 108 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2930 mm |
