1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 986 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108. 2005 Ford Falcon 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. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 108 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1581 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 70 L |
