2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang 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 88 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Because 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 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, both vehicles can yield 310 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |