1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (158 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 679 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 610 | 500 Mondial |
Year Released | 1993 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 735 kg |