1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 36 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 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 611 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |