1968 Alpine A 110 vs. 1980 Ford Limited
To start off, 1980 Ford Limited is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Limited weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1968 Alpine A 110.
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. 1980 Ford Limited has automatic transmission and 1968 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1968 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alpine A 110 | 1980 Ford Limited | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Limited |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2910 mm |