1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 12 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 926 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.
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 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 12 | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 12 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |