1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 310 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (105 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 316 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alpine A 310 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2930 mm |