1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Corsair weights approximately 155 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) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 101 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 125 L |