1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1971 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1971 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Maverick weights approximately 50 kg more than 1990 Alpine V6.
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 V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine V6 | 1971 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |