2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2013 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2013 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 10 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 47 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166.
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 166 (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. 2013 Ford Transit Connect 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. 2013 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 166 | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1589 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2113 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 56 L |