1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (248 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 310. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 220 kg more than 1973 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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 310 | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 310 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
