2000 Alpina B 12 vs. 1979 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 12 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 23 kg more than 2000 Alpina B 12.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (386 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2000 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 2000 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 12 | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 12 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 135 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 386 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |