1994 Alpina B 12 vs. 1955 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1994 Alpina B 12 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1955 Ford Vedette.
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, 1994 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1994 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Alpina B 12 | 1955 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 12 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
