1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 17 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1992 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 448 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 610 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1930 mm |
