1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 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 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fairlane 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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1987 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 4088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2950 mm |