1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 290 kg more than 1993 Alpine A 610.

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, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpine A 610. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1993 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1993 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Alpine A 610 1989 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Alpine Ford
Model A 610 Crown Victoria
Year Released 1993 1989
Engine Size 2975 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 247 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 3200 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1414 kg 1704 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5320 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1390 mm