1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 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 22 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 305 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 54 L |
