1998 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 440 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 145 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
