1966 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Alpina B3
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B3 weights approximately 333 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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, 2009 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon. 2009 Alpina B3 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 2009 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | Ford | Alpina |
| Model | Falcon | B3 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 63 L |
