1978 Alpine A 442 vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 34 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-250. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-250.
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. 2012 Ford F-250 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. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alpine A 442 | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 442 | F-250 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 484 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3967 mm |