1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 12 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Escort weights approximately 337 kg more than 1965 Alpine A 110.
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 | 1977 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |
