1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 38 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 759 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 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 | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | F-450 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 144 L |