1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Mustang weights approximately 450 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, 1992 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Mustang 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 | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
