2002 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1282 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |