2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2000 Ford TL-50
To start off, 2006 Alpina B7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford TL-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford TL-50 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B7 weights approximately 648 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 B7 (700 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TL-50. (570 Nm). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TL-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 2000 Ford TL-50 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B7 | TL-50 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 37 L |
