1993 Alpina B3 vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1993 Alpina B3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B3 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 B3 (260 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor. 1985 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1993 Alpina B3 has manual transmission. 1993 Alpina B3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B3 | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B3 | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
