1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1954 Ford Popular
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alpine A 110 (95 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Popular weights approximately 190 kg more than 1966 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:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1954 Ford Popular | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Popular |
Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 26 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2300 mm |