1991 Alpine A 610 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1991 Alpine A 610 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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, 1991 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alpine A 610 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1991 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |