1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 38 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 126 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 2009 Ford E-350 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. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | E-350 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 132 L |