2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 29 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, 2005 Ford Mondeo (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo 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 Mondeo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1369 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |