1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpina B 10. (469 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpina B 10 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 10 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 482 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
