1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 15 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 3,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 497 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (369 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 10 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 369 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1752 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |