1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146.
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, 2010 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 2010 Ford Focus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 146 | Focus |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4445 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1722 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1488 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2614 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 51 L |