2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2003 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2003 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (136 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Taurus weights approximately 77 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.
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 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Taurus. 2003 Ford Taurus 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. 2003 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2003 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1477 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |