2002 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (153 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus.
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 Alfa Romeo 166 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2005 Ford Focus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 166 | Focus |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |