1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
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 Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Mustang (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 530 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 4731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 41 L |