2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2009 Alpina B7 and 2009 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1024 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alpina B7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 2009 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B7 | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B7 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 98 L |