1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1963 Alpine A 110 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1963 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1963 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1963 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.
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1963 Alpine A 110 | 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 110 | 400 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 119 L |