1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 46 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1220 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger 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 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 108 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 82 L |
