1966 Alpine A vs. 1967 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1967 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Fairlane (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A. (108 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 779 kg more than 1966 Alpine A. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A | 1967 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2960 mm |