1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1983 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 229 kg more than 1983 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1992 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang.

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