2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP) has 313 more horse power than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. (179 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. 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.
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2003 Alpina B7 | 1996 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B7 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 179 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 37 L |