1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 2000 Ford TL-50
To start off, 2000 Ford TL-50 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alpine A 610 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 119 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 112 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50. 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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpine A 610. 2000 Ford TL-50 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. 2000 Ford TL-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpine A 610 | 2000 Ford TL-50 | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | TL-50 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 570 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1302 kg |