1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 315 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2550 mm |
