1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 17 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 90 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 184 kg more than 1976 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 310 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 1016 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 114 L |