1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1987 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Alpina B6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Falcon 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 209 more horse power than 1987 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B6 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1987 Ford Falcon. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B6 | 1987 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B6 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |