1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP) has 235 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1070 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 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 330 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.9 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 | 545 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |