1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri 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 45 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 141 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, 1969 Ford Capri (149 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 91 L |
