1969 Alpine A vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1969 Alpine A is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,565 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alpine A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alpine A (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alpine A should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 12 M weights approximately 165 kg more than 1969 Alpine A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alpine A | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2500 mm |
