2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2002 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2002 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 46 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 Mondeo (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mondeo 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 Mondeo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1751 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |