1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1989 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1989 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 25 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 1039 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 | 1989 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |