2007 Alpina D3 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Alpina D3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina D3 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2005 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 D3 (362 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2007 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina D3 | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | D3 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
