2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1969 Ford Zephyr. 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, 2003 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B3 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 41 L |
