2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 763 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B3 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B3 | Consul |
Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 65.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |