1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 7 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Capri |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 60.1 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 187 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 Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |