1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 240 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine V6 | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2950 mm |