1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1906 kg more than 1971 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, 2011 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 2011 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 110 | E-350 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 2541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 125 L |