2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2002 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2002 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Ka (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 94 kg more than 2002 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 Ford Ka (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (147 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Ka 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 Ka | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Ka |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |