2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1982 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 430 more horse power than 1982 Ford Taunus. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Taunus.
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 (701 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 603 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Taunus. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Taunus. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 1982 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B5 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2580 mm |
