1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 310 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 310 (148 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 61 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 310 | 1951 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2550 mm |
