1977 Alpine A 310 vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 34 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 310. 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 310. 2011 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1977 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1977 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 310 | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | E-250 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 2154 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 125 L |