1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1994 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1994 Ford Aerostar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1994 Ford Aerostar. (133 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 101 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 1994 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 610 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1860 mm |
