2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2003 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2003 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2003 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2003 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2003 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 156 | Ka |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
