2000 Ford Equator vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 2000 Ford Equator and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,787 cc, 2000 Ford Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Equator (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Equator should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Equator weights approximately 18 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. 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 Ford Equator (160 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (144 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. 2000 Ford Equator has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 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 Ford Equator | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Equator | 146 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1787 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1190 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3260 mm | 2550 mm |
