1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 15 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Prefect weights approximately 190 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
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 | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 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 |
