1976 Alpine A 442 vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 442 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 12 M.
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:
| 1976 Alpine A 442 | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 442 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
