1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 716 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, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alpine A 310. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1978 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1978 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 310 | 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2910 mm |
