1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1976 Ford Torino
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1976 Ford Torino.
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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Torino. (245 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 1976 Ford Torino | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 12 | Torino |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 245 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |