1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 557 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, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 136 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2720 mm |
