1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1994 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1994 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 120 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpina B 10 | 1994 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 10 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 291 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2880 mm |