1973 Alpine A 110 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 110. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 820 kg more than 1973 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 110 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2800 mm |