1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 270 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpine A 310 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2940 mm |
