1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 34 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 663 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 2005 Ford Expedition 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. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 106 L |