2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 262 kg more than 2000 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Alpina B3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Alpina B3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mondeo. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2000 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B3 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
