2009 Alpina B7 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 870 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
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2009 Alpina B7 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B7 | E-Series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.06:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 150 L |