1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1981 Alpine A 310. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1981 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 556 kg more than 1981 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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpine A 310 | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 310 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 86 L |