2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 2 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 44 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 194 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Kamal | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |