1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 6 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |