1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 770 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1974 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1974 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2930 mm |
