1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1979 Alpine A 310 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 212 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2720 mm |