2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2004 Ford Excursion were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,799 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1736 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Excursion |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 6799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 576 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 3261 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 167 L |