2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (200 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 40 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal.
Because 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Kamal | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |