1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1966 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine (80 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 405 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
Model | Cortina | Alpine |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |