1976 Alpine A 442 vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 442 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 405 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 442.
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:
1976 Alpine A 442 | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 442 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 484 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1145 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |