2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Alpina B7. (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 406 kg more than 2006 Ford GT.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford GT. (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 2006 Ford GT | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B7 | GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 66 L |
