2003 Alpina Roadster vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina Roadster would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2003 Alpina Roadster. (301 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina Roadster.
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, 2010 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina Roadster. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2003 Alpina Roadster has manual transmission. 2003 Alpina Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina Roadster | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | Roadster | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 362 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |