1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 720 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 110 | F355 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 82 L |