1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alpine A 310 (148 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina. 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, 1980 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alpine A 310 | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 36 L |
