1995 Alpina B6 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alpina B6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alpina B6 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alpina B6 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1146 kg more than 1995 Alpina B6.
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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alpina B6. (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alpina B6. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1995 Alpina B6 has manual transmission. 1995 Alpina B6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B6 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B6 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3327 mm |
