1982 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 25 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 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1982 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1982 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1680 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 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 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | F-250 |
Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 144 L |