1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1967 Ford 17
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 17 weights approximately 258 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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1967 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
