1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1993 Alpina B6. (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1993 Alpina B6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B6 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B6 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B6 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1993 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 700 kg |