1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 16 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (245 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-150. (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-150. 2009 Ford F-150 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. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 610 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
