1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1055 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. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1964 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1964 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alpine A 110 | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2910 mm |