2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2001 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 53 kg more than 2011 Ford Mustang.
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, 2011 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B 10 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 412 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
