2001 Ford Falcon vs. 1992 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault Alpine (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2001 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 95 kg more than 1992 Renault Alpine.
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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Alpine. (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Falcon | 1992 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Falcon | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
