1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 504 kg more than 1966 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Consul |
Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 47 L |