1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1981 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 12 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Cortina 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 630 kg more than 1981 Ford Cortina.
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 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 12 | 1981 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 12 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 92 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2590 mm |