1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 37 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1786 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, 2011 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310. 2011 Ford E-150 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. 2011 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 125 L |
