1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2002 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 31 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 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 470 kg more 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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 2002 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2210 mm |
