1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2004 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect 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 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 480 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, 2004 Ford Transit Connect, 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, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect 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 | 2004 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |