1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 12 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1978 Ford Granada.
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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 12 | 1978 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 12 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
