1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1993 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 20 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Ford Sierra. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Sierra weights approximately 351 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, 1993 Ford Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra 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 | 1993 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |