1964 Alpine A vs. 1956 Ford Escort
To start off, 1964 Alpine A is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alpine A (59 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alpine A should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Escort weights approximately 242 kg more than 1964 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:
| 1964 Alpine A | 1956 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A | Escort |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 31 L |
