1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 145 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1989 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1989 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpina B 10 | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 10 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1400 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
