2000 Alpina B 12 vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 12 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
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, 2000 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 12 | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 12 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 326 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |