1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1985 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1985 Ford Telstar is newer by 14 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Telstar weights approximately 205 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Because 1971 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 1985 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1985 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Telstar |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |