1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
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, 1993 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1993 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1993 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B 12 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 12 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2400 mm |
