1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1974 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1974 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 877 kg more than 1965 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:
| 1965 Alpine A 110 | 1974 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2950 mm |
