2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 756 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B5 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B5 | Capri |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 91 L |