1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1996 Ford Ka
To start off, 1996 Ford Ka is newer by 25 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 35 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ka. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Ka weights approximately 68 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, 1996 Ford Ka, 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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1996 Ford Ka | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Ka |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 908 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |