1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect 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 990 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect.
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 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 12 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 72 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2220 mm |