1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1951 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Taunus weights approximately 100 kg more than 1977 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1951 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1977 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2390 mm |