2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 1984 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 2001 Alpina B 10 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fairlane 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 211 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Ford Fairlane. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fairlane. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2001 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2001 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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