1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2010 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2010 Ford Bantam is newer by 40 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. Both 1970 Alpine A 110 and 2010 Ford Bantam are equipped with a 1,296 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2010 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Bantam weights approximately 336 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Because 1970 Alpine A 110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Bantam, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Alpine A 110 (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 2010 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |
