2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1680 kg more than 2003 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 Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Excursion |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 3215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 167 L |