1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri 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 202 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 597 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri. 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 10 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 10 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1103 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2570 mm |
