2002 Alpina B3 vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 33 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alpina B3 | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B3 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |