2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 397 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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 549 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B7 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B7 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 87 L |