2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2001 Ford 49

To start off, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford 49. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford 49 would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.

Because 2001 Ford 49 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 2001 Ford 49. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (206 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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