2007 Alpina B7 vs. 2007 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2007 Alpina B7 and 2007 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mustang. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 Ford Mustang. 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 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mustang. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mustang. 2007 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Alpina B7 | 2007 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B7 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4016 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |