1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1054 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. 1983 Ford Fairlane 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. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alpine A 110 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2950 mm |
