1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 20 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 506 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 172 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |