1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 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 42 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 236 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |