1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1962 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1995 Alpina B6 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Zephyr 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 226 more horse power than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B6 weights approximately 326 kg more than 1962 Ford Zephyr. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B6 | 1962 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B6 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |