2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3.
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, 2000 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B3 | 1982 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B3 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |