1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1971 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 125 L |
