1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
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 Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 425 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, 1971 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Zephyr 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 Zephyr | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2930 mm |