1964 Alpine A vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alpine A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alpine A would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A. (59 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 456 kg more than 1964 Alpine A. 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 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A | Corsair |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1031 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |