1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1956 Ford Popular
To start off, 1964 Alpine A 110 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Popular weights approximately 160 kg more than 1964 Alpine A 110.
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:
| 1964 Alpine A 110 | 1956 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Popular |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2300 mm |
