1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 755 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2930 mm |