1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1948 Ford Prefect. 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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1971 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.2:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2390 mm |