2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150.
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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B5 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
