1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Alpina B 12 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 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 209 kg more than 2007 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Falcon. 2007 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1998 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1998 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alpina B 12 | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 12 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 357 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1581 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2930 mm |