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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Ford Taurus. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Taurus weights approximately 227 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (187 Nm @ 3500 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 | 1969 cc | 2967 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1477 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |