1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1955 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 490 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Alpine A 110 (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1955 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Vedette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2700 mm |