1967 Alpine A vs. 1952 Ferrari 500 F2
To start off, 1967 Alpine A is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 F2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 (177 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1967 Alpine A. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alpine A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alpine A weights approximately 140 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 F2.
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.
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1967 Alpine A | 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A | 500 F2 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2170 mm |