2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2002 Ford Ka
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Ka (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 189 kg more than 2002 Ford Ka.
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, 2002 Ford Ka (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (147 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2002 Ford Ka | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Ka |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |