1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 610 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
