1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 290 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610. 2012 Ford Falcon 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 610 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1433 mm |
