2001 Alpina B3 vs. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Blackwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Blackwood would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 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, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood (481 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alpina B3. (362 Nm). This means 1999 Lincoln Blackwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 1999 Lincoln Blackwood | |
| Make | Alpina | Lincoln |
| Model | B3 | Blackwood |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3520 mm |
