1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 268 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 125 L |
