1962 Alpine A 110 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 465 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 110. 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:
1962 Alpine A 110 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |