1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 34 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1155 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.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1970 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1970 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
