1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B6 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Alpina B6 (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B6 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B6 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |