1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 414 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE 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 | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 310 | 250 GTE |
Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 2951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 140 L |