1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6.
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, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alpine V6 | 1958 Ford 17 | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | 17 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2848 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |