1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1995 Ford Windstar

To start off, 1995 Ford Windstar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Windstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Windstar (155 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Windstar should accelerate faster than 1975 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Windstar weights approximately 865 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.

Because 1975 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Windstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Ford Windstar (220 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Windstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alpine A 310.

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