1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (91 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 460 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 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
| 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 | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |
