1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 44 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 1405 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 2010 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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. 2010 Ford Taurus 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. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Alpine A 110 | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Taurus |
Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |