1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 255 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Consul |
Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |