1976 Alpine A 442 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 442 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 442 (484 HP) has 418 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 240 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 442.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 442 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 442 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 484 HP | 66 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 980 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |