1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1988 Alpine V6 and 1988 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 250 kg more than 1988 Alpine V6.
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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alpine V6 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |