1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 109 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Consul |
Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 47 L |