1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 35 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 3,984 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Territory weights approximately 384 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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 2006 Ford Territory 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. 2006 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 2006 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Territory |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
