1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1977 Ford LTD
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alpina B 12. 1977 Ford LTD 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. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B 12 | 1977 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 12 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3080 mm |
