2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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, 2004 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B3 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1275 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
