1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (444 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1997 Alpina B 10. (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1997 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 53 kg more than 2012 Ford Mustang.
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 Mustang (515 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 10 | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 10 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2720 mm |
