1976 Alpine A 442 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 442 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 @ 9900 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 250 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 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 442 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 990 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2590 mm |
