1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1979 Alpine A 310 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia 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 109 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1964 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alpine A 310 | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 47 L |
