2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2003 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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B3 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 144 L |
