1994 Alpina B 12 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1994 Alpina B 12 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.
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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm). This means 1994 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Alpina B 12 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 12 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 248 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |