1982 Alpine A 310 vs. 1981 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1982 Alpine A 310 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Mustang (173 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1982 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 371 kg more than 1982 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Mustang (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alpine A 310 | 1981 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2560 mm |