2006 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B7 weights approximately 873 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150. 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 @ 4250 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B7 | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B7 | E-150 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 132 L |