1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alpine A 310 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 11 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 596 kg more than 1984 Alpine A 310.
Because 1984 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alpine A 310. 2010 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 1984 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1984 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Alpine A 310 | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 310 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |