2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Ford F-150
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (231 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2007 Ford F-150 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, 2007 Ford F-150 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, 2007 Ford F-150 (397 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. 2007 Ford F-150 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. 2007 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 397 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 6310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 4150 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 135 L |