1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1977 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1977 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1977 Ford Falcon. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 1977 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |