1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1960 Ferrari 850
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 850 would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 850 (72 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 850 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 850 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1966 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:
| 1966 Alpine A 110 | 1960 Ferrari 850 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 110 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 680 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 140 L |
