2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2002 Ford Focus
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (170 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2002 Ford Focus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Focus |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |