2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 392 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon. 2000 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2002 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2002 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alpina B 10 | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 10 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |