2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Ford | Alpina |
Model | Five Hundred | B7 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5225 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1494 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3211 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |