1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 785 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 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 110 | Comet |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2950 mm |