1966 Alpine A vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 2 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alpine A (108 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alpine A should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1966 Alpine A.
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 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A | 17 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
