1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1961 Ford Zodiac
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 Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 366 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, 1961 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac 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 | 1961 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
