2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon 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 294 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon.

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 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Falcon 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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