1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1991 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1991 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 355 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 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 1991 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 10 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
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 |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 291 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1610 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |