1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, both 1976 Alpine A 110 and 1976 Ford Taunus were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 26 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 264 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2590 mm |