2007 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 Ford F-150
To start off, 2008 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-150. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 883 kg more than 2008 Ford F-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, 2007 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B7 | 2008 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B7 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 114 L |