1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1999 Ford Focus
To start off, 1999 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Focus weights approximately 105 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Focus (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1999 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 145 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
