1994 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 325 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Falcon | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Falcon | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
