1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 320 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
