1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 103 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Ranger 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, 2005 Ford Ranger 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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (252 Nm). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.

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