1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpina B 12 would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 683 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
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 Ford F-350 (620 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpina B 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B 12 | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 12 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 362 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3970 mm |
