2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 2005 Ford E-250
To start off, 2005 Ford E-250 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 564 kg more than 2000 Alpina B 10.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford E-250. (388 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 2005 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 10 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3510 mm |
