1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1992 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1992 Ford Aerostar is newer by 18 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 585 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, 1992 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Aerostar 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 | 1992 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3030 mm |