2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2004 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (238 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 435 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (289 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 156 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |
