1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpina B 12 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 560 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 12 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 172 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |