1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina 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 47 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Cortina weights approximately 48 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 36 L |
