2001 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2001 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2001 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (122 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 144 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. 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, 2001 Ford Mondeo (183 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2001 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 147 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 56 L |
