1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1964 Ferrari 158
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 158 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 158 (208 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 158 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 363 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 158.
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 | 1964 Ferrari 158 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 310 | 158 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 11000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2390 mm |
