1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1954 Ford Popular
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1954 Ford Popular.
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, 1995 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 1954 Ford Popular | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 12 | Popular |
Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 26 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 63 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2300 mm |