2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2000 Ford Equator
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2000 Ford Equator were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Ford Equator. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 162 kg more than 2000 Ford Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 (222 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Equator. (160 Nm). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Equator. 2000 Ford Equator has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2000 Ford Equator | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 156 | Equator |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1787 cc |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1208 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3260 mm |
