2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1986 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1986 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1986 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 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Mustang. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Mustang 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.
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2006 Alpina B5 | 1986 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B5 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
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 |