1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford 12 M.
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:
1990 Alpine V6 | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1990 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1620 mm |