1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 570 kg more than 1970 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:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1970 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |