1978 Alpine A 442 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alpine A 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alpine A 442 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1612 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 442.
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. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1978 Alpine A 442 has manual transmission. 1978 Alpine A 442 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 442 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 442 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2352 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3670 mm |
