1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 410 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 108. 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, 1969 Ford Capri (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alpine A 108 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 108 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 87 L |
