2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 3 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2006 Ford E-350. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B7 | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B7 | E-350 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 132 L |