1968 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP) has 165 more horse power than 1968 Ford Mustang. (335 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Mustang.
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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Mustang. (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Mustang | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Ford | Alpina |
| Model | Mustang | B7 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3211 mm |
