1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 13 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 74 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2620 mm |
