1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 46 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP) has 144 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2311 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. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Alpine A 110 | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 239 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |