1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2009 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 19 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (399 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Ford Explorer (369 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610. 2009 Ford Explorer 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. 2009 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 2009 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | Explorer |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |