1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor
To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 28 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 1,997 cc, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 310. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor weights approximately 455 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, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor (175 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alpine A 310. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor has automatic transmission and 1973 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1973 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 310 | 2001 Ford Think Neighbor | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Think Neighbor |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 2670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2870 mm |
