1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 12 is newer by 28 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
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, 1998 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (408 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 12 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 12 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
