2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2001 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2001 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alpina B 10 | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B 10 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1515 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 |