2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 8 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 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (222 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 8 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 156 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
