1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 83 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610.
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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 610 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
