1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon

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 Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 10.

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