1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1992 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra 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 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Sierra weights approximately 185 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, 1974 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1974 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1992 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2620 mm |
