2002 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2010 Ford Ka
To start off, 2010 Ford Ka is newer by 8 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ka.
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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2010 Ford Ka | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Ka |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |