2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2004 Ford GT
To start off, 2004 Ford GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B7. (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2004 Ford GT.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford GT. (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford GT. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2004 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alpina B7 | 2004 Ford GT | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B7 | GT |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 494 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 679 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 66 L |