1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1997 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1997 Ford Ranger is newer by 17 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 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1997 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Ranger weights approximately 415 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, 1980 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 1997 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2840 mm |