1977 Alpine A 310 vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1977 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1977 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 310 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 116 L |
