2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B3 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. 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, 2006 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B3 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
