1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. 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, 1972 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| 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 | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
