1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
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 Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 385 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1977 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1977 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2590 mm |