1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B6 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1953 Ford Prefect. 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, 1993 Alpina B6 (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1993 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B6 | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B6 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1993 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2220 mm |