1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1968 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Fairlane (152 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 825 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1968 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |