1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
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 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 196 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2720 mm |