1996 Ford Ka vs. 1996 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 1996 Ford Ka and 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ka. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1996 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 (115 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Ka | 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ka | 146 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 908 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
