1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Ford Limited
To start off, 1978 Ford Limited 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 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Limited weights approximately 1205 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. 1978 Ford Limited 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. 1978 Ford Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Ford Limited | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Limited |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 4947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2910 mm |
