1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1943 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1943 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1943 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Ford Taunus weights approximately 5 kg more than 1974 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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alpine A 310 | 1943 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1974 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2390 mm |