1997 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1997 Ford Ka
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 and 1997 Ford Ka were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (152 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1997 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1997 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 156 | Ka |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
