2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2001 Alpina B 10 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 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 156 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1989 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fairlane. 1989 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. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B 10 | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 10 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2930 mm |