1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1976 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri.
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 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1976 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Capri |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2570 mm |