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 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mustang. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2012 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, 1997 Alpina B 10 (471 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang.

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