1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 1,486 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 110 | 156 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 119 L |
