2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2002 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2002 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Explorer (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 620 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Explorer 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, 2002 Ford Explorer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2002 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 156 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |
