1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1997 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1997 Ford Ranger is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Ranger (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Ranger weights approximately 665 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, 1997 Ford Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Ranger 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 | 1997 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2840 mm |
