1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1967 Ford Corsair

To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair.

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, 1981 Alpina B 10 (469 Nm) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Alpina B 10 1967 Ford Corsair
Make Alpina Ford
Model B 10 Corsair
Year Released 1981 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 1498 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 59 HP
Torque 469 Nm 101 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 885 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 4500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2570 mm


 

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