1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 165 kg more than 1976 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (135 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |
