2007 Alpina B7 vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 2007 Alpina B7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1978 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1978 Ford LTD. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford LTD. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B7 | 1978 Ford LTD | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B7 | LTD |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3080 mm |