1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1138 kg more than 1998 Alpina B 10.
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, 1998 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-350. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-350. 2011 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1998 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1998 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 10 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3505 mm |
