1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1993 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 22 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1993 Ford Sierra. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Sierra.
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, 1993 Ford Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra 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 | 1993 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
