1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1958 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1958 Ford Anglia. 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, 1997 Alpina B 10 (471 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 10 | 1958 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 10 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1997 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 71 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2220 mm |