1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Sierra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1972 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Sierra weights approximately 355 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, 1986 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 116 L |
