1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1978 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (343 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1978 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, 1999 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 10 | 1978 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 10 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 343 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |