1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1986 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1986 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Falcon weights approximately 390 kg more than 1980 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, 1986 Ford Falcon (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Falcon 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 | 1986 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2840 mm |
