1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri 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 137 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B6 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. 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) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B6 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B6 | Capri |
Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 95 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1182 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2400 mm |