2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 984 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B3 | F-250 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3347 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 144 L |