2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Ford E-250
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Ford E-250 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 888 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-250 (388 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 156 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
