1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina 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 94 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Cortina weights approximately 60 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpine A 310 | 1971 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 87 L |