1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1950 Ford Custom
To start off, 1965 Alpine A 110 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Custom would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Custom (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Custom should accelerate faster than 1965 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:
| 1965 Alpine A 110 | 1950 Ford Custom | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Custom |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 3917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2900 mm |
