1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort 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 695 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpina B 10 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 10 | Escort |
Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 102 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |