1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 17 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1993 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | F-450 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2030 mm |