1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1980 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 547 kg more than 1980 Alpine A 310. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1527 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 87 L |