1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 7 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 95 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 365 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 87 L |