1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 310. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 363 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 310 | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 310 | 156 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 119 L |