1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 1976 Ford Escort
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 12 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1976 Ford Escort.
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 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alpina B 12 | 1976 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 12 | Escort |
Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 45 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 60 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |