1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 310 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1975 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 415 kg more than 1975 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 310 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 310 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
