1990 Alpine V6 vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine V6 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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 Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | V6 | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
