1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1980 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 724 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alpine A 310. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1980 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1980 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alpine A 310 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
