1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri 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 40 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 255 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (91 Nm). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Capri |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2570 mm |