1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 297 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Consul |
Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
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 | 792 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |