1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1963 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1963 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 910 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. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1963 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1963 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alpine A 110 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1485 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
