1964 Alpine A vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 4 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 481 kg more than 1964 Alpine A.
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 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A | 17 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |