1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (191 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 145 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |
