2008 Alpina B7 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 Alpina B7 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 440 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1108 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. 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, 2008 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul. 2008 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1962 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1962 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B7 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B7 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 65.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 40 L |
