1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri 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 42 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (106 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 140 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Capri |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2560 mm |