2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2001 Alpina B 10 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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, 2001 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B 10 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 10 | 12 M |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |