1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 2004 Ford Explorer

To start off, 2004 Ford Explorer is newer by 11 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Ford Explorer. (158 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Explorer weights approximately 536 kg more than 1993 Alpine A 610.

Because 2004 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Alpine A 610. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Explorer will offer significantly more control. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Explorer. (306 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Explorer.

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