1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1975 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 690 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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alpine A 310. 2004 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1975 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1975 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 310 | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
