1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 165 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, 1978 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alpine A 310. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1981 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1981 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpine A 310 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Capri |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2570 mm |