1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1962 Alpine A 108 has manual transmission. 1962 Alpine A 108 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alpine A 108 | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 108 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 132 L |
