2008 Alpina B5 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2008 Alpina B5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B5 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio. 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, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B5 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
