1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1981 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1981 Ford Fiesta is newer by 15 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fiesta (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 224 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.
Because 1966 Alpine A 110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 | 1981 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 34 L |