1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1986 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1986 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Falcon weights approximately 160 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Falcon. (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 1986 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | V6 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2840 mm |
