1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1971 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 312 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 312 (464 HP @ 12600 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 312.
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:
1965 Alpine A 110 | 1971 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 110 | 312 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 464 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 12600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2390 mm |