1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1984 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1984 Ford Tempo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,662 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 59 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Tempo weights approximately 89 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Because 1976 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Tempo. 1984 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1984 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Tempo |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 2306 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2540 mm |