1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1998 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 27 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 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (266 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 590 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, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (363 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial 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 | 1998 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 310 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 84 L |
