1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 228 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) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 160 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |