1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1961 Ford Popular
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1961 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Popular weights approximately 154 kg more than 1966 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:
| 1966 Alpine A 110 | 1961 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Popular |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 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 | 576 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
