1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 1977 Ford 2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (99 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 432 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, 1977 Ford 2000 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford 2000 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 | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |