1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1995 Alpina B6 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 234 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B6 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1995 Alpina B6 has manual transmission. 1995 Alpina B6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B6 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B6 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
