2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 89 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 166 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |