2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2005 Ford Maverick is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Maverick (118 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (113 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Maverick weights approximately 35 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 2005 Ford Maverick 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, 2005 Ford Maverick 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 Alfa Romeo 156 (289 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |