2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang.
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, 2006 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B5 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
