1991 Alpine A 610 vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 101 kg more than 1991 Alpine A 610.
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, both vehicles can yield 357 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2001 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1991 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1991 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alpine A 610 | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1991 | 2001 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |