1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1979 Alpine A 310 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina 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) has 100 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 208 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 58.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |