1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1979 Ford Cortina is newer by 15 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Cortina (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Cortina weights approximately 425 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 | 1979 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
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 | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4350 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 |