1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 325 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpine A 310 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2800 mm |
