1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2500 mm |
