1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1992 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 290 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpine A 610. 2011 Ford Falcon 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. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpine A 610 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1433 mm |