2007 Alpina B7 vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2007 Alpina B7 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 768 kg more than 1956 Ford Zodiac. 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 B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B7 | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B7 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 136 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
