2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 10 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (222 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 621 kg more than 2003 Alpina B7.
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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
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2003 Alpina B7 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B7 | E-Series |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
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 | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.38:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 150 L |