2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 63 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 1275 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |