1951 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Alpina B3
To start off, 2008 Alpina B3 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B3 (301 HP) has 261 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B3 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul. 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, 2008 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 2008 Alpina B3 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alpina B3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Consul | 2008 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | Ford | Alpina |
| Model | Consul | B3 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 301 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
