2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2002 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2006 Alpina B7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2002 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1260 kg more than 2006 Alpina B7.
Because 2002 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4250 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Excursion. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 2002 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B7 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 167 L |
