1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 42 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 1351 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 2012 Ford Taurus 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, 2012 Ford Taurus 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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 2012 Ford Taurus 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. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Taurus |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |