1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 15 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 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 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 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 110 | 208 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 74 L |