2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B3 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
