1991 Alpina B 12 vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1991 Alpina B 12 and 1991 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 344 kg more than 1991 Ford Falcon.
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, 1991 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm). This means 1991 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Falcon. 1991 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1991 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1991 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpina B 12 | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 12 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
