1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1986 Ford Laser

To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Laser 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) has 182 more horse power than 1986 Ford Laser. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 614 kg more than 1986 Ford Laser. 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, 1986 Ford Laser, 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Laser. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Laser. 1986 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 1990 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1990 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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