1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 146 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fairlane. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1992 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1992 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Alpine A 610 1989 Ford Fairlane
Make Alpine Ford
Model A 610 Fairlane
Year Released 1992 1989
Engine Size 2975 cc 3949 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 247 HP 186 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 338 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1414 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5030 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1430 mm


 

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