1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 325 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (357 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpina B 10 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 10 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1580 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2930 mm |
