1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 260 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310. 2008 Ford Falcon 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. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alpine A 310 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |