1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1968 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1968 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1968 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alpina B 12.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 1968 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 12 | Ranchero |
Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 7022 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 651 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |