1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort. 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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 1973 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | Escort |
Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |