1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 15 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 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310. 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 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 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 310 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 74 L |
