1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1964 Alpine A 110 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 265 kg more than 1964 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:
1964 Alpine A 110 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 72.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |