1967 Alpine A vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1967 Alpine A is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alpine A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alpine A (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alpine A should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Prefect weights approximately 65 kg more than 1967 Alpine A.
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:
1967 Alpine A | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A | Prefect |
Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2220 mm |