1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 310 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,604 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Taunus weights approximately 135 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alpine A 310 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1975 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |