1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 694 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. 1963 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1966 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1966 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Alpine A 110 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |