1980 Alpina B6 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1980 Alpina B6 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alpina B6 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpina B6 | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B6 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |