2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Maverick weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2005 Ford Maverick 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 Maverick 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 Alfa Romeo 156 (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |