1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 210 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 310 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2580 mm |