1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,563 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 340 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Alpine A 110 (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Capri |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2570 mm |