1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 12 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP) has 145 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 735 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 | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 110 | 308 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 240 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 74 L |