2007 Alpina B7 vs. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Alpina B7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2007 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B7 | 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B7 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |