1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 15 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1992 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1661 kg more than 1992 Alpine A 610. 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpine A 610 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 610 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 3075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2040 mm |
