1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1958 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Alpina B6 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alpina B6 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B6 weights approximately 688 kg more than 1958 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 B6 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B6 | 1958 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B6 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2220 mm |
