1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1972 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 79 kg more than 1995 Alpina B 12.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (375 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Galaxie. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1995 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1995 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Galaxie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B 12 | 1972 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 12 | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3080 mm |
