1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1952 Ford Consul

To start off, 1999 Alpina B 12 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1952 Ford Consul.

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 12 (469 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Alpina B 12 1952 Ford Consul
Make Alpina Ford
Model B 12 Consul
Year Released 1999 1952
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 1508 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 40 HP
Torque 469 Nm 100 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 1045 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2550 mm


 

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