2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2000 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (201 HP) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Taurus weights approximately 221 kg more than 2005 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 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, 2000 Ford Taurus (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. 2000 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2000 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |