2002 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 369 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 2011 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. 2011 Ford Falcon 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. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |