1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 610 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6. 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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alpine V6. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1987 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1987 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1978 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | V6 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3080 mm |
