1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1984 Ford Escort
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 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 195 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Alpine A 610 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Alpine A 610. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 1984 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | Escort |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |