1997 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. 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 17 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 106 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Ford Focus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Focus |
Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.6 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |