1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 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 | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 110 | 400 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 4822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 392 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 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 | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 120 L |