1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 33 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1654 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 106 L |
