1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect 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 96 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 12 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1948 |
| 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 | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2390 mm |
