1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1987 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1987 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1987 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Falcon weights approximately 545 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, 1987 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Falcon 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 | 1987 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2840 mm |