1991 Alpine A 610 vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1991 Alpine A 610 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 649 kg more than 1953 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alpine A 610 | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1991 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1500 mm |