1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 14 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 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 331 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.
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, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610. 2004 Ford Thunderbird 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. 2004 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |