1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 2004 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2004 Ford Maverick is newer by 26 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 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 26 more horse power than 2004 Ford Maverick. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Maverick weights approximately 531 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 310.
Because 2004 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Alpine A 310. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alpine A 310 | 2004 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |