1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2013 Ford Taurus. (284 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 217 kg more than 1999 Alpina B 10.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Taurus. (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Taurus. 2013 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1999 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1999 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Alpina B 10 | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 10 | Taurus |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 284 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1907 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2177 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2868 mm |