2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus

To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus 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 397 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 662 kg more than 1976 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, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Alpina B5 1976 Ford Taunus
Make Alpina Ford
Model B5 Taunus
Year Released 2007 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 493 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 700 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 90.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 77 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1722 kg 1060 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 54 L


 

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