2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1958 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 461 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1958 Ford Prefect. 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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 629 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 1958 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B7 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2220 mm |
