1982 Alpine A 310 vs. 2001 Ford 49
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 1982 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 1982 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1982 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alpine A 310 | 2001 Ford 49 | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | 49 |
Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1298 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2620 mm |