1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 440 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, 1989 Ford Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alpine A 310. 1989 Ford Falcon 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. 1989 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpine A 310 | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2800 mm |