1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 154 kg more than 1981 Alpina B 10.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (417 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpina B 10 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 10 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 417 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |