1992 Renault Alpine vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1992 Renault Alpine. (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 284 kg more than 1992 Renault Alpine. 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Alpine. (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Alpine. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1992 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1992 Renault Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Renault Alpine | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Alpine | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| 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 | 251 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
