1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1963 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1963 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 735 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alpine A 110 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 110 | Comet |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2800 mm |