1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Capri weights approximately 237 kg more than 1974 Alpine A 310. 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 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 | 1971 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
