2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1990 Ford Mustang. 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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B7 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |
