1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1967 Ford 17
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 17 weights approximately 225 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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1967 Ford 17 | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | 17 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |