1988 Alpine V6 vs. 2006 Ford E-250
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1988 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-250 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1988 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, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 2006 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | V6 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3510 mm |
