1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2000 Ford ST 460
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 29 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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, 2000 Ford ST 460 (178 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm). This means 2000 Ford ST 460 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 | 2000 Ford ST 460 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | ST 460 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2580 mm |
