1973 Ford Maverick vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1973 Ford Maverick. 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick. 2012 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Maverick | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Ford | Alpina |
| Model | Maverick | B7 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3211 mm |
