1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1976 Ford Escort
To start off, 1976 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 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 48 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Escort weights approximately 70 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 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1976 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Escort |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |