1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B 12 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, 1995 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (271 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B 12 | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 12 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
