1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Mustang 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1995 Ford Mustang 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. 1995 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2580 mm |