2005 Alpina B7 vs. 2006 Ford E-250
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-250. (226 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B7 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2006 Ford E-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, 2005 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B7 | 2006 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B7 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 132 L |
