2003 Alpina Roadster vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2003 Alpina Roadster is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina Roadster (301 HP) has 242 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 741 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. 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 Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina Roadster | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | Roadster | Corsair |
Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 362 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 125 L |