1991 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1991 Ford Mustang. 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Mustang | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Ford | Alpina |
| Model | Mustang | B7 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 88 L |
