1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1965 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Mustang (100 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Mustang weights approximately 430 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.
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1966 Alpine A 110 | 1965 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 100 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2750 mm |