1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 448 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610. 2009 Ford F-150 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 F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1890 mm |