1991 Alpine A 610 vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1991 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1991 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 116 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
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, 2001 Ford Mustang (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alpine A 610. 2001 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alpine A 610 | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1991 | 2001 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |