1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 13 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 5,954 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1956 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alpine A 610. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (759 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610. 2003 Ford Excursion 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. 2003 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | Excursion |
Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 759 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 3370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2030 mm |