1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Alpina B7
To start off, 2010 Alpina B7 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B7 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 2010 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2010 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Ford | Alpina |
| Model | Cortina | B7 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 88 L |
