2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2000 Ford Excursion

To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2000 Ford Excursion were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1905 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. 2000 Ford Excursion 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 Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Ford Excursion
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 156 Excursion
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2492 cc 5406 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 188 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 226 Nm 474 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1305 kg 3210 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5760 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 2050 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 3490 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 167 L