1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 37 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 540 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Because 1971 Alpine A 110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 145 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2008 Ford Focus 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. 2008 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Alpine A 110 | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Focus |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |