1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1976 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1976 Ford Thunderbird 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 985 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, 1976 Ford Thunderbird (317 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1976 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1976 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2760 mm |