1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 2009 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1983 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1983 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ranger weights approximately 42 kg more than 1983 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, 2009 Ford Ranger (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alpine A 310 | 2009 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 310 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 74 L |
