1981 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1981 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Falcon | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Ford | Alpina |
| Model | Falcon | B7 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3211 mm |
