2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 42 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
Because 2005 Ford F-350 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (621 Nm) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (147 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 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 F-350 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 621 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 6240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |