2001 Alpina B3 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Alpina B3.
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 B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B3 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2930 mm |
