1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort 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 19 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1974 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
