1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1998 Ford Courier

To start off, 1998 Ford Courier is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine A 610 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 120 more horse power than 1998 Ford Courier. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Courier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1998 Ford Courier. 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, 1998 Ford Courier, 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) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Courier. (179 Nm). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Courier.

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