1998 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1997 Ford Royale
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Royale would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1997 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Royale.
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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Royale. 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Royale has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Royale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1997 Ford Royale | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 166 | Royale |
Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |