2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2003 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2003 Ford F-250. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2009 Alpina B7.
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, 2009 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford F-250. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford F-250. 2009 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2003 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 2003 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B7 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 144 L |
