1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1981 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1981 Ford Mustang 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alpine A 110 (95 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 640 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alpine A 110 | 1981 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2560 mm |
