1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 39 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 2009 Ford Expedition 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. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 106 L |
