1962 Alpine A 110 vs. 1952 Ferrari 225
To start off, 1962 Alpine A 110 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 2,713 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 225 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 225 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 110. 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.
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1962 Alpine A 110 | 1952 Ferrari 225 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 110 | 225 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2713 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2260 mm |