1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 20 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 2,664 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 30 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 256 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |